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France - Bordeaux - Margaux

Bordeaux Blend
- First Growth

Producer Notes

Chateau Margaux is one of the five First Growths ranked in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The neo-Palladian style chateau was built in the 18th century by architect Louis Combes for the Marquis de la Colonilla. Chateau Margaux has been well regarded in history and stands among Thomas Jefferson's favorite chateaux. Since 1977, the estate has been directed by the Mentzelopoulos family with...
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Youthful in appearance, opaque, ruby red with no signs of browning and very little core to rim variation. The nose is a mix of primary and tertiary characteristics, cassis, prune, dried roses, extremely perfumed, dried herbs, tobacco, forest floor. The palate is super complex, layer upon of layers of flavor. Dark berry fruit, cassis, blackberries and blueberries, velvety in texture, the fruit is sweet and super refined, silky smooth tannin and in complete balance with the acidity. The flavors linger for what seem like forever! I have never come across a wine that delivers such finesse and grace. Absolutely Spectacular.

colour: mature with a garnet core
nose: mature claret. red berries. dust. a little frayed at the edges.
taste: red fruits and a little dusty. this tasted like it had a final burst of red fruit and then faded a little. this is just past its peak and should be drunk now and over the next 4-5 years. It is however a fine old claret and is still enjoyable.

Vibrant deep ruby red. Delicate, yet sophisticated nose. Summer flowers and roses reveal sweet young black fruits. Under this is a hint of something dark, leathery and mineralic. Lovely balanced silky texture, lively acidity and smooth supple tannins. This is a youthful but elegant tasting cabernet. Woody cedar and sweet blackcurrant on the palate; a hint of violets towards the back. This is a stylish wine.

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